This paper explores the changes that pervasive AI is having on the nature of combat. We look beyond the substitution of AI for experts to an approach where complementary human and machine abilities are blended. Using historical and modern examples, we show how autonomous weapons systems can be effectively managed by teams of human "AI Operators" combined with AI/ML "Proxy Operators." By basing our approach on the principles of complementation, we provide for a flexible and dynamic approach to managing lethal autonomous systems. We conclude by presenting a path to achieving an integrated vision of machine-speed combat where the battlefield AI is operated by AI Operators that watch for patterns of behavior within battlefield to assess the performance of lethal autonomous systems. This approach enables the development of combat systems that are likely to be more ethical, operate at machine speed, and are capable of responding to a broader range of dynamic battlefield conditions than any purely autonomous AI system could support.

翻译：本文探讨了普适人工智能对战争本质带来的变革。我们超越以人工智能替代专家的传统思路，提出一种将人类与机器能力互补融合的方法。通过历史和现代案例，我们展示了由人类"AI操作员"团队与AI/ML"代理操作员"协同管理自主武器系统的有效性。基于互补原则，我们为致命性自主系统的灵活动态管理提供了方法论。最后，我们提出了一条实现机器速度作战集成愿景的路径——让AI操作员通过观察战场行为模式来评估致命性自主系统的表现。这种方法能够开发出比纯粹自主人工智能系统更具伦理性、具备机器速度响应能力、且能适应更广泛动态战场条件的作战系统。